Luke McGrath
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Leinster ‘have a lot to work on’ despite win over Kings – Cullen
- Pro14
- September 18, 2017, 06:00
Southern Kings 10 Leinster 31 The television pictures brook no argument, the smattering of spectators lost within the confines of the Nelson Ma(...)

Fans vote with their feet as Leinster dismantle Kings
- Pro14
- September 16, 2017, 15:34
Southern Kings 10 Leinster 31 The debate about the merits of the inclusion of the South African franchises in the newly minted Guinness Pro14 league (...)

Conveyor belt of talent continues to deliver for Leinster
- European Cup
- December 17, 2016, 10:45
When Rory O’Loughlin replaced Rob Kearney early in the second half at Franklin’s Gardens last Friday, he joined Adam Byrne and another substitute, Ros(...)

Changes for Canada game not all tactical, says Joe Schmidt
- International
- November 11, 2016, 01:00
An entirely remodelled Irish team for Saturday’s game against Canada smacks of a preordained selection strategy. However, Joe Schmidt yesterday revea(...)

Leo Cullen makes five changes for Leinster Scarlets clash
- Pro12
- October 15, 2015, 13:50
Scarlets v Leinster, Parc y Scarlets, Friday October 16th, 7.35pm ko (TG4) Leinster boss Leo Cullen has made five changes to his side for the p(...)

Dominic Ryan to captain Leinster against Ulster
- Pro12
- August 21, 2015, 09:40
Dominic Ryan will captain Leinster against Ulster on Friday night as the Leo Cullen era begins at Ravenhill. Backrow Ryan is one of three Ireland inte(...)

Leinster finish strongly to end Edinburgh’s Champions Cup hopes
- Pro12
- May 16, 2015, 18:57
Edinburgh 23 Leinster 36 Edinburgh’s hopes of playing in the European Champions Cup next season were snuffed out when they lost 36-23 to a work(...)

Jamie Heaslip back to captain Leinster for Castres
- European Cup
- January 16, 2015, 12:33
Matt O’Connor has names his Leinster side to face Castres Olympique at the RDS tomorrow, with Jamie Heaslip returning to skipper the team from number (...)

Leinster make 11 changes for Cardiff Blues game
- Pro12
- January 9, 2015, 12:33
Leinster coach Matt O’Connor has made 11 changes from the side which beat Ulster 24-11 last weekend for tomorrow’s fixture against Cardiff Blues at(...)

Stakes high as Leinster and Ulster frontliners return
- Pro12
- January 3, 2015, 01:00
As regular season games go, the stakes here are higher than is even usually the case for an interpro derby. Aside from the manifold implications at th(...)